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A major catalystBitcoin ETFs see massive inflowsEarlier this week, Bitcoin broke decisively out of a six-week trading range, surging above $71,000 and briefly moving beyond $72,000. The rally has been accompanied by a wave of short liquidations (the biggest one to date). Jan3 CEO Samson Mow believes that Bitcoin has been vindicated as a safe-haven asset. He claims that BTC surged higher because the market “smells blood.” Mow on Historic Bitcoin Rally: ‘Market Smells Blood’ Crypto Giant OKX Bans Claude Use A major catalystThe move was likely triggered by the U.S. Treasury’s surprise decision to significantly expand its purchases of long-dated government…

Eightco repurchased 14 million shares of common stock in the past two weeks under its previously announced $125 million share repurchase program Eightco treasury composition as of August 19, 2026: $90M OpenAI equity (indirect), $18M Beast Industries equity, 16,278 ETH, nearly 302 million WLD holdings, and $132M cash and equivalents, totaling approximately $389 million Eightco recently participated in World Foundation’s $52.5M funding round, led by Pantera with participation from Bain Capital Crypto, Selini Capital, Susquehanna Crypto, and additional investors Eightco provides indirect exposure to some of the most innovative private companies including OpenAI and Beast Industries EASTON, Pa., Aug. 20,…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 20th, 2026, Chainwire Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets, finance, technology, and trading. Attendees can meet the BYDFi team at Booth A1 throughout the two-day event. Coinfest Asia 2026 Returns for Its Fifth Edition Coinfest Asia 2026 marks the fifth annual edition of the event, spanning five beach clubs at Melasti Beach as one integrated venue. With more than 150…

Trump’s pronouncements during a meeting at the White House with top executives from crypto, prediction markets, AI, and other sectors in emerging markets sent Bitcoin and altcoins rallying and liquidated $3 billion in crypto positions, with shorts accounting for $2.74 billion.US President Donald Trump made a major statement on Wednesday during a meeting at the White House attended by bigwigs in the cryptocurrency sector. The pronouncements of America’s head honcho in a press conference following the event sent ripples across the market, wiping out nearly $3 billion in positions over the last 24 hours.$2.74 Billion Shorts in Crypto WreckedShorts took…

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate stepped slightly higher, while both the 15-year and 5/1 ARM rates eased lower today, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. Rates have been surprisingly calm so far this week, considering recent bond market volatility. The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.55% today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up two basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently at 5.87%, seven basis points lower than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 6.31%, eight basis points lower than on Tuesday. Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Small moves in rates and fees Today’s…

XRP is stuck around the $1.00 mark. A Korean regional bank just went live with Ripple Payments, and an AI price model is throwing out some fairly bold numbers for where the token could land by year-end. Jeonbuk Bank, a regional lender in South Korea, adopted Ripple’s payment rails for 24/7 cross-border settlements. The move matters because it’s not a pilot memo or a letter of intent — it’s an active integration. And the practical effect, at least in theory, is straightforward: if Jeonbuk processes real volume through Ripple’s network, XRP gets used as the bridge currency, which pushes demand.…

Key TakeawaysKalshi filed Aug. 18 for US500 and COPPERPERP perpetual futures.Kalshi’s contracts could broaden U.S. access to continuous leveraged market exposure.The CFTC must approve, modify or reject Kalshi’s two filings before trading begins. The two Aug. 18 filings seek permission to list the US500 and COPPERPERP contracts. KalshiEX LLC is a CFTC-registered designated contract market, or exchange. Neither contract can begin trading unless the CFTC authorizes it. What Kalshi Wants to List A perpetual future, often called a perp, lets a trader bet on prices rising or falling without buying the shares or metal itself. Unlike a standard futures contract,…

Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 19, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the launch of “MEXC Win: Infinity Arena,” a team-based futures trading competition. The competition offers 0-fee stock trading and a tiered prize pool of up to 10 million USDT. Early bird registration opens August 19 at 12:00 (UTC), with early participants eligible to share a 10,000 USDT futures bonus pool and additional rewards for early team formation.MEXC Win: Infinity Arena brings traders together through team competition, combining  collaborative strategies with individual performance. The format builds on strong participation in MEXC’s eighth-anniversary futures team trading competition…

Willemstad, Curaçao, August 19th, 2026, PlayNewswire 1win, a crypto entertainment platform, has added Crypto Genesys, Pragmatic Play’s new crypto-themed slot, giving its players access to a title currently available across only a limited selection of gaming platforms. As one of the few selected gaming platforms that offer Crypto Genesys, 1win is expanding its entertainment offerings beyond cryptocurrency transactions to include gaming experiences designed specifically for crypto-oriented audiences. Set in the world of crypto, AI, and digital culture, Crypto Genesys takes players into a neon-lit cyberpunk metropolis where digital currencies meet futuristic gameplay. A cyborg character overlooks the reels, while crypto-inspired…

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to remain under pressure on Wednesday, 18 August, amid rising crude oil prices and a sharp rise in global bond yields continue to weigh on investor sentimentAsian markets traded lower on Wednesday, meanwhile, US stock futures were near the flatline.On Tuesday, the unresolved crisis in West Asia and growing concerns over the impact of elevated crude oil prices on India’s macroeconomic outlook and corporate earnings continued to dampen investor sentiment. The benchmark Sensex tumbled 493 points, or 0.63%, to close at 77,235.46 on August 18. Meanwhile, the NSE’s…